Ford announces 8.5 million for Geraldton Hospital upgrades
Premier Doug Ford announced 8.5 million for renovations at Geraldton District Hospital and about 500 thousand annually to fund nurse practitioners in the emergency department. Hospital CEO Darr yl Galusha and board chair Eric Pietsch welcomed the rapid funding tied to Highway 584 upgrades and mining activity in the Ring of Fire. The plan includes converting six former hospital bedrooms to long term care, adding a new 10 000 square foot wing with a lab, outpatient facility and CT scanner. Equinox Gold’s 1.3 million donation was noted as part of the broader support.
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Geraldton District Hospital
Darryl Galusha
Geraldton
Ford
Hospital Board
Eric Pietsch
Greenstone
Equinox Gold
Pietsch
Galusha
Bridge closure strains Ginoogaming First Nation amid emergency
Ginoogaming First Nation maintains a state of emergency as the Making Ground River Bridge to Longlac remains closed to vehicles. Chief Sheri Taylor seeks a quick temporary fix while residents cross on foot in icy November conditions and await a tripartite government response. Local long-standing access has forced delays and concerns for emergency services and child care transport.
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Ginoogaming First Nation
Longlac
Ground River
Ginoogaming First Nation Council
Ginco Gaming
Sheri Taylor
Taylor
Dale Winn
Tree of Hope lights Thunder Bay police hub for missing people
The Balmoral Street Tree of Hope at Thunder Bay Police Service headquarters will glow with red bulbs to honor missing and murdered Indigenous women and two spirit people. The ceremony starts Sunday at 12 00 and tree lighting occurs at 7 00 p m with Chief Darcy Fleury underscoring ongoing investigations and community partnership.
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Thunder Bay
Balmoral Street
Canada
Balmoral St
RCMP
Darcy Fleury
Const
Sharlene Bourdeau
Sudbury Police Service
Timmins Police Service
Barrie Police Service
Union of Chiefs and Council of Manitoulin Island
Fleury
Indigenous burial site on Kakabeka Falls Station lands sparks debate
Fort William First Nation warns of existing burial remains on hydro station property with potential for more artifacts. Ontario Indigenous Affairs Minister Rickford did not comment. Red Rock Indian Band calls for strong laws to protect ancestors amid Parks Canada Nipigon incident and Lake Superior Marine Conservation Area talks.
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Kakabeka Falls
Ontario
Greg Rickford
Kenora-Rainy River
Fort William
Solomon
Parks Canada
Nipigon
Lake Superior Marine Conservation Area
Red Rock Indian Band
Allan Odawa Jr
Odawa Jr
Ten youths honored by Dilico Step Up Kids Award
The Dilico Anishinabek Family Care Step Up Kids Award recognized ten youths from Thunder Bay district for kindness leadership initiative and creativity. Recipients include Jocelyn Schaaf Eleanor Makkinga Madisyn Hebert Gracie Peacock Jayla Crane Brentley Collins Daniel Scobie Robinson Alexandra Kakegamic Charlee Zuefle Clayton Wabhoose with a traveling poster series debuting at the Dilico Pow Wow.
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Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
Dilico
Step Up
Thunder Bay
Vanessa McLaughlin
Ing
Jocelyn Schaaf
Eleanor Makkinga
Madisyn Hebert
Gracie Peacock
Jayla Crane
Brentley Collins
Daniel Scobie-Robinson
Alexandra Kakegamic
Charlee Zuefle
Clayton Wabhoose
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Indigenous Services Canada
Indigenous Services
Patty Hardy
Indigenous Affairs
Rickford
Ginoo Gaming
Feds
Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative
Ginoogaming
Police Service
the Chronicle Journal
MacDonell
Central Avenue
Squier
City of
MacDonell Street
Squier Street
Corporation of the City of
MacDowell Street
Matthew Miedema
P. Eng
Nanewe
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